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Bible Quotes About Discontent
13 Scripture verses about discontent from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.
Discover 20 powerful Bible verses about discontent. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential character & virtues topic.
13
Total Verses
2
Old Testament
11
New Testament
Top 10 Bible Quotes About Discontent
- Psalms 37:4 — “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
- Ecclesiastes 5:10 — “He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.”
- Matthew 6:24 — “No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”
- Matthew 6:33 — “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
- Luke 3:14 — “And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages. Do violence: or, Put ...”
- Luke 11:13 — “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?”
- Luke 12:15 — “And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”
- Romans 8:28 — “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
- Romans 12:2 — “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
- Philippians 4:10 — “But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. hath: or, is revived”
Old Testament Quotes About Discontent (2)
“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
Psalms 37:4KJV
“He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.”
New Testament Quotes About Discontent (11)
“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”
Matthew 6:24KJV
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Matthew 6:33KJV
“And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages. Do violence: or, Put no man in fear wages: or, allowance”
Luke 3:14KJV
“If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?”
Luke 11:13KJV
“And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”
Luke 12:15KJV
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28KJV
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Romans 12:2KJV
“But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. hath: or, is revived”
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
Hebrews 13:5KJV
Frequently Asked Questions About Discontent in the Bible
What does the Bible say about discontent?
The Bible contains 13 verses about discontent, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding discontent through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about discontent?
There are 13 Bible verses about discontent in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about discontent?
While many verses address discontent, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of discontent you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about discontent?
Discontent is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 13 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.
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